The task of process design is to lay out the process unit operations in a Block Flow Process Diagram (BFPD), in which the processing unit operations are connected by the continuous process stream flows. A…
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Biomass Pyrolysis
In countries around the globe, biomass pyrolysis is increasingly being used to convert useless waste into useful fuel and other materials. Pyrolysis of biomass—an ancient technique that applies high heat to organic materials, decomposing them…
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Diesel Biodiesel
Diesel biodiesel, or simply “biodiesel,” refers to vegetable oil, or animal fat-based, diesel fuel consisting of long-chain alkyl (methyl, ethyl, or propyl) esters. Biodiesel is typically made by chemically reacting lipids (e.g., vegetable oil, soybean…
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Techno Economic Analysis
Techno-economic Assessments aka techno-economic analysis, or TEAs, are a tool used to aid decision-makers on the worth of investing time and money on the development, deployment, and/or acquisition of a specific technology. As the name…
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Pyrolysis Processes
A wide variety of materials are being used in pyrolysis processes, and experts believe this is a technology that will continue to experience more and more innovations and growth. Pyrolysis, which uses high heat to…
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A Synopsis of Renewable Energy Funding
As clean energy and climate change become more mainstream concerns, more investment and other renewable energy funding opportunities will continue to surface for renewable projects. Whether funding comes from venture capitalists, family offices, foundations, government…
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RIN Values
RIN values are often a key consideration in making renewable fuels. RINs (Renewable Identification Numbers) are the 38-digit serial number assigned to renewable transportation fuels and heating oils that are made from an approved renewable…
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Funding Basics for Bio Projects
Funding basics for bio related projects? Funding for a bioeconomy business can come from many sources. It is important to understand the types of funding, and what is necessary to secure each. These points just…
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Yeasts In Ethanol Production
Yeasts have been all the buzz in 2018 as companies shift toward improving efficacy in ethanol production, ethanol cost and ethanol price. Scientists have been discussing new products aimed at increasing bioethanol yield, reducing glycerol…
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Bioenergy Expert
Large renewable energy and biochemical consulting firms have bioenergy experts in many different specialties within the bioeconomy. These alternative energy and energy consulting groups and their consultants have expertise in renewable fuels (ethanol, cellulosic ethanol,…
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